One Year Later: What God can do through closed doors
“How much can God do through closed doors?” The question hung in the air in a recent Teams meeting, and it took my breath away. I was talking with others at BCM International,... READ MORE
Homes & Stones & His Faithfulness when I’m not
First-Home Experiences Our first home was a top-floor apartment in the city. The floors sloped steeply, so anything dropped in the kitchen immediately rolled to the far window. The angle made the back... READ MORE
Reflections of Seasons’ Song
Out of the cold and dark and broken, the song starts to rise. Hopeful notes sprout up in delicate green rhythms, each peeking out above the snow. Bulbs explode and grasses ascend... READ MORE
Radical: Living Altogether Different
To my Thomson girls, Radical circumstances. They call for radical responses. Although we didn’t expect this year’s events, God knew. And I believe He was preparing us for this. Leadership team—you’ll remember. We... READ MORE
Considering the lilies and other things
There’s been much consideration of lilies. And pondering things in my heart. We have daylilies from Redfield Farm right outside our doors. After the tulips and daffodils took their bow and faded in... READ MORE
Surrendering the “would have beens”
This would have been my favorite week of the year. It would have been Leadership Week. The week when our resident assistants and dorm officers arrive before the school year begins. We would... READ MORE
Dear Daughter: Remember When You Overcame Your Fear
I am exceptionally proud of you. It’s true – I always love you. I know you’re beautiful inside and out. I’m typically proud of you. But today, I’m even more proud of you... READ MORE
Pregnancy* and a Higher Power
She had the ultrasound gadget sitting right next to the little doppler, ready to go. She knew my history. She knew how long the seconds felt. The nurse had to ask; maybe the... READ MORE